Warranty Statement
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... replacement of the covered product will , at the number on a statistical basis as part of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with this limited warranty. Limited Warranty Two-Year Projector Limited Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the original retail purchaser of original purchase. When warranty service...
... replacement of the covered product will , at the number on a statistical basis as part of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with this limited warranty. Limited Warranty Two-Year Projector Limited Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the original retail purchaser of original purchase. When warranty service...
Product Brochure
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... 2008 Epson America, Inc. PowerLite S6 Multimedia Projector Audio L/R S-video USB (Type B) BACK PANEL Computer Component 1 Monitor Out ORDERING INFORMATION Product Name PowerLite S6 Replacement Lamp Replacement Air Filters Product Code V11H283420 V13H010L41 V13H134A13 UPC 010343 87073 4 010343 86410 8 010343 86412 2 Speaker Composite Power Video Anchor Bar SPECIFICATIONS Projection System Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine Projection Method Front/rear/ceiling mount Driving Method Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix Pixel Number 480,000 dots (800 x 600) x 3 White Light Output...
... 2008 Epson America, Inc. PowerLite S6 Multimedia Projector Audio L/R S-video USB (Type B) BACK PANEL Computer Component 1 Monitor Out ORDERING INFORMATION Product Name PowerLite S6 Replacement Lamp Replacement Air Filters Product Code V11H283420 V13H010L41 V13H134A13 UPC 010343 87073 4 010343 86410 8 010343 86412 2 Speaker Composite Power Video Anchor Bar SPECIFICATIONS Projection System Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine Projection Method Front/rear/ceiling mount Driving Method Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix Pixel Number 480,000 dots (800 x 600) x 3 White Light Output...
Quick Setup
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... case VGA cable Power cord USB cable Projector remote control (PowerLite S6 Series/78) Projector remote control (PowerLite W6 Series) Batteries Password Protected sticker User's Guide CD-ROM 2 Choose a location The projector supports 4 viewing setups: front projection, ceiling projection, rear projection, and rear/ceiling projection. See the User's Guide on the aspect ratio (image shape), how you zoom into the image, and whether you've adjusted other image settings. The distance between the projector and the screen generally determines the size of the image, but the size can...
... case VGA cable Power cord USB cable Projector remote control (PowerLite S6 Series/78) Projector remote control (PowerLite W6 Series) Batteries Password Protected sticker User's Guide CD-ROM 2 Choose a location The projector supports 4 viewing setups: front projection, ceiling projection, rear projection, and rear/ceiling projection. See the User's Guide on the aspect ratio (image shape), how you zoom into the image, and whether you've adjusted other image settings. The distance between the projector and the screen generally determines the size of the image, but the size can...
Quick Setup
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... HDMI cable (PowerLite W6 Series only) or component video cable. See the User's Guide on your computer screen to install the Epson USB Display software (you 're connecting a Windows Vista®, XP, or 2000 computer to your CD-ROM for instructions. You don't need to play sound through the projector. For instructions on using other connection options, see a "Digital Signature Warning" while installing the software, select Continue. Connecting with a USB cable If you need to use the USB cable. 4 Set up the remote control 1 Remove...
... HDMI cable (PowerLite W6 Series only) or component video cable. See the User's Guide on your computer screen to install the Epson USB Display software (you 're connecting a Windows Vista®, XP, or 2000 computer to your CD-ROM for instructions. You don't need to play sound through the projector. For instructions on using other connection options, see a "Digital Signature Warning" while installing the software, select Continue. Connecting with a USB cable If you need to use the USB cable. 4 Set up the remote control 1 Remove...
Quick Setup
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... the and buttons on the projector's control panel (PowerLite S6 Series only). Connecting with an HDMI cable (PowerLite W6 Series only) For the best image and sound quality, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. 1 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to select the HDMI source, if necessary. See the User's Guide on the remote control to play sound through the projector. Use the Source Search button on the projector or the Search or Source Search button on your image looks...
... the and buttons on the projector's control panel (PowerLite S6 Series only). Connecting with an HDMI cable (PowerLite W6 Series only) For the best image and sound quality, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. 1 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to select the HDMI source, if necessary. See the User's Guide on the remote control to play sound through the projector. Use the Source Search button on the projector or the Search or Source Search button on your image looks...
Quick Setup
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...; menu, select System Preferences, then click Display or Displays. 2 Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrangement or Arrange, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked. Troubleshooting If you see a blank screen If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video source, check the following: Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing and the A/V Mute slide (lens cover) is open the Display...
...; menu, select System Preferences, then click Display or Displays. 2 Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrangement or Arrange, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked. Troubleshooting If you see a blank screen If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video source, check the following: Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing and the A/V Mute slide (lens cover) is open the Display...
User's Guide
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... unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this publication may shorten the lamp life. Lane. Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on . Never let children look into the lens when it is on ; Keep plastic bags away from the use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. The following is based in this User's Guide, do not...
... unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this publication may shorten the lamp life. Lane. Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on . Never let children look into the lens when it is on ; Keep plastic bags away from the use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. The following is based in this User's Guide, do not...
User's Guide
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... Projector 75 Cleaning the Lens 76 Cleaning the Projector Case 76 Cleaning the Air Filter 76 Replacing the Air Filter 77 Replacing the Lamp 78 Resetting the Lamp Timer 80 Checking Lamp Usage 81 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 82 Transporting the Projector 83 6 Solving Problems 85 Using On-Screen Help 86 Checking Projector Status 87 What To Do When the Lights Flash 87 Solving Projector Operation Problems 89 Solving Problems With the Image or Sound 89 Solving Problems With the Remote Control 95 Where To Get Help 96 Speak to a Support...
... Projector 75 Cleaning the Lens 76 Cleaning the Projector Case 76 Cleaning the Air Filter 76 Replacing the Air Filter 77 Replacing the Lamp 78 Resetting the Lamp Timer 80 Checking Lamp Usage 81 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 82 Transporting the Projector 83 6 Solving Problems 85 Using On-Screen Help 86 Checking Projector Status 87 What To Do When the Lights Flash 87 Solving Projector Operation Problems 89 Solving Problems With the Image or Sound 89 Solving Problems With the Remote Control 95 Where To Get Help 96 Speak to a Support...
User's Guide
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... cable-HDMI audio/video connection (PowerLite W6 Series only) ■ PC-free slideshows and presentations-SD card slot and USB thumb drive port (PowerLite W6 Series only) ■ Quick, convenient control-Direct Power Off, sleep mode, Instant Off ®/On ■ Easy picture adjustment-ultra flexible, Auto Keystone correction and digital zoom (PowerLite 78/PowerLite W6 Series only) ■ One-touch filter replacement ■ Top-loading easy lamp access ■ Security features-password protection, user's logo, projector button lock...
... cable-HDMI audio/video connection (PowerLite W6 Series only) ■ PC-free slideshows and presentations-SD card slot and USB thumb drive port (PowerLite W6 Series only) ■ Quick, convenient control-Direct Power Off, sleep mode, Instant Off ®/On ■ Easy picture adjustment-ultra flexible, Auto Keystone correction and digital zoom (PowerLite 78/PowerLite W6 Series only) ■ One-touch filter replacement ■ Top-loading easy lamp access ■ Security features-password protection, user's logo, projector button lock...
User's Guide
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... remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from the projector is set to turn on the projector. 2. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to USB Display (see page 34). Make sure the USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is installed on your computer. 1. This lets you carry a lightweight cable with you when you connect a computer to a Windows® computer using the projector's TypeB USB port. The first time you transport the projector. Connecting...
... remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from the projector is set to turn on the projector. 2. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to USB Display (see page 34). Make sure the USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is installed on your computer. 1. This lets you carry a lightweight cable with you when you connect a computer to a Windows® computer using the projector's TypeB USB port. The first time you transport the projector. Connecting...
User's Guide
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... remote control or the projector. 7. When you see your notebook or desktop computer. PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78 USB TypeB port PowerLite W6 Series 5. You can connect an optional audio cable if you connect.) After the software is installed automatically. 6. Setting Up the Projector 25 Connect the flat end of the USB cable that came with the projector to other image sources using the Source Search or Search button on displaying and adjusting the image. If you see a "Digital Signature Warning...
... remote control or the projector. 7. When you see your notebook or desktop computer. PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78 USB TypeB port PowerLite W6 Series 5. You can connect an optional audio cable if you connect.) After the software is installed automatically. 6. Setting Up the Projector 25 Connect the flat end of the USB cable that came with the projector to other image sources using the Source Search or Search button on displaying and adjusting the image. If you see a "Digital Signature Warning...
User's Guide
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... (the monitor port on displaying and adjusting the image. 26 Setting Up the Projector You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the projector's Signal menu to your computer, disconnect the USB cable. PowerLite S6 Series/ PowerLite 78 Computer (Component Video) port PowerLite W6 Series 2. When you 're done projecting from your computer's monitor port. Connecting to the VGA Computer Port You can connect an optional audio cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse (see page 64). 3. Connect one end...
... (the monitor port on displaying and adjusting the image. 26 Setting Up the Projector You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the projector's Signal menu to your computer, disconnect the USB cable. PowerLite S6 Series/ PowerLite 78 Computer (Component Video) port PowerLite W6 Series 2. When you 're done projecting from your computer's monitor port. Connecting to the VGA Computer Port You can connect an optional audio cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse (see page 64). 3. Connect one end...
User's Guide
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... a bright screen. PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78 PowerLite W6 Series A/V Mute button 50 Presenting With the Remote Control Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in direct sunlight may affect projector response. Turning Off the Picture and Sound Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control or close the A/V Mute slide on the projector to turn off the image and sound, and darken...
... a bright screen. PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78 PowerLite W6 Series A/V Mute button 50 Presenting With the Remote Control Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in direct sunlight may affect projector response. Turning Off the Picture and Sound Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control or close the A/V Mute slide on the projector to turn off the image and sound, and darken...
User's Guide
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... the projector's LCD panels. Sets the color temperature of the image. ■ Color Temp. The Brightness setting changes the opacity of the image. (Available only when Game or Theater is selected as the Color Mode for a description of each source. Select Red, Green, Blue to adjust red, green, and blue hue and saturation values. (Not available if sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.) ■ Auto Iris Automatically adjusts the projected luminance according to tint it redder (default setting...
... the projector's LCD panels. Sets the color temperature of the image. ■ Color Temp. The Brightness setting changes the opacity of the image. (Available only when Game or Theater is selected as the Color Mode for a description of each source. Select Red, Green, Blue to adjust red, green, and blue hue and saturation values. (Not available if sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.) ■ Auto Iris Automatically adjusts the projected luminance according to tint it redder (default setting...
User's Guide
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Lens Cover Timer: Enabled by default to turn off automatically if it be locked with a password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it is idle and no signal is received for 1 to 30 minutes (you can adjust the amount of time using the projector above 7,500 feet (2,286 meters). Select USB Display to use the USB port to advance PowerPoint slides. note Do not...
Lens Cover Timer: Enabled by default to turn off automatically if it be locked with a password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it is idle and no signal is received for 1 to 30 minutes (you can adjust the amount of time using the projector above 7,500 feet (2,286 meters). Select USB Display to use the USB port to advance PowerPoint slides. note Do not...
User's Guide
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... when not in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 4000 hours if Brightness Control is about 3000 hours if Brightness Control in use . 78 Maintaining the Projector Replacing the Lamp The life span of the projection lamp is set to Low. Follow these steps to check the lamp usage. If the projector has been installed on the screen and the Lamp light flashes orange. To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as soon as...
... when not in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 4000 hours if Brightness Control is about 3000 hours if Brightness Control in use . 78 Maintaining the Projector Replacing the Lamp The life span of the projection lamp is set to Low. Follow these steps to check the lamp usage. If the projector has been installed on the screen and the Lamp light flashes orange. To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as soon as...
User's Guide
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... information displayed depends on this menu are listed as 0H. Select the Reset menu and press Enter. The life span of your lamp. Checking Lamp Usage To check the number of hours the lamp has been used the projector for less than 10 hours, the hours are close to the life span of the lamp is about 3000 hours if the Brightness Control setting in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 4000 hours if...
... information displayed depends on this menu are listed as 0H. Select the Reset menu and press Enter. The life span of your lamp. Checking Lamp Usage To check the number of hours the lamp has been used the projector for less than 10 hours, the hours are close to the life span of the lamp is about 3000 hours if the Brightness Control setting in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 4000 hours if...
User's Guide
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... out. Clean or replace the air filter as described on pages 76 to use the lamp after you continue to 77. Error light(s) status Error light(s) status P Green or orange Flashing orange Off P Red Off Flashing orange P Red Off Red P Flashing red Off Flashing red P Red Off Flashing red P Red Flashing red Off Description It's time to standby mode (about 5 minutes). See page 78 for ventilation, and that 's not the problem, the air filter may break. Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson as described on High Altitude Mode in...
... out. Clean or replace the air filter as described on pages 76 to use the lamp after you continue to 77. Error light(s) status Error light(s) status P Green or orange Flashing orange Off P Red Off Flashing orange P Red Off Red P Flashing red Off Flashing red P Red Off Flashing red P Red Flashing red Off Description It's time to standby mode (about 5 minutes). See page 78 for ventilation, and that 's not the problem, the air filter may break. Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson as described on High Altitude Mode in...
User's Guide
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... selecting source, 42 Lens Cover Timer setting, 51, 67 Lens, cleaning, 76 Light output specifications, 99 Lights, status, 87 to 88 Locking buttons, 72 projector, 72 Logo, saving on projector, 70 to 71 M Macintosh display problems, 91 Manuals, 10 to 11 Menus changing settings, 60 default settings, restoring, 61 Extended, 66 to 67 Image, 61 to 62 Info, 81 Reset, 61, 81 Settings, 65 Signal, 63 to 64 User's Logo, 70 to 71 Monitor, connecting external, 33 Mouse, using remote control...
... selecting source, 42 Lens Cover Timer setting, 51, 67 Lens, cleaning, 76 Light output specifications, 99 Lights, status, 87 to 88 Locking buttons, 72 projector, 72 Logo, saving on projector, 70 to 71 M Macintosh display problems, 91 Manuals, 10 to 11 Menus changing settings, 60 default settings, restoring, 61 Extended, 66 to 67 Image, 61 to 62 Info, 81 Reset, 61, 81 Settings, 65 Signal, 63 to 64 User's Logo, 70 to 71 Monitor, connecting external, 33 Mouse, using remote control...
User's Guide
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... viewing information about, 81 R Raising image, 43 Rear-screen projection, 23, 66 Registration, 12 Remote control A/V Mute button, 50 as wireless mouse, 53 to 54 batteries used, 101 batteries, replacing, 82 correcting color, 46, 61 to 62 E-Zoom buttons, 51 Freeze button, 51 numeric keypad, using, 69 problems, 95 range, 101 Slideshow button, 35, 36, 42 specifications, 101 troubleshooting, 95 using, 50 Replacing lamp, 78 to 81 Request code, password, 69 Resetting lamp timer, 80 to 81 Resetting menu...
... viewing information about, 81 R Raising image, 43 Rear-screen projection, 23, 66 Registration, 12 Remote control A/V Mute button, 50 as wireless mouse, 53 to 54 batteries used, 101 batteries, replacing, 82 correcting color, 46, 61 to 62 E-Zoom buttons, 51 Freeze button, 51 numeric keypad, using, 69 problems, 95 range, 101 Slideshow button, 35, 36, 42 specifications, 101 troubleshooting, 95 using, 50 Replacing lamp, 78 to 81 Request code, password, 69 Resetting lamp timer, 80 to 81 Resetting menu...